Subj : This phenomenal smart lamp is giving serious aurora borealis vibe To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Fri Nov 07 2025 21:15:09 This phenomenal smart lamp is giving serious aurora borealis vibes, and I cant get enough of it Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000 Description: Beaming out dynamic color displays as well as practical task lighting, this smart floor lamp has a whole lot to offer. FULL STORY ======================================================================Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp review The Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp is a feature-packed smart light that combines practical lighting with vivid and eye-catching visual effects through preset scenes and custom settings. Since its launch in June 2025, the Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp has been available to buy direct from Govee, as well as Amazon and other retailers. It has a list price of $179.99 / 179.99, which is great value for money considering how convenient and versatile it is. Better still, at the time of writing, Govee is offering a discount of $30 / 30, taking the cost down to just $149.99 / 149.99, which is a fantastic price considering this is one of the best smart lights Ive tested. Theres a similar deal at Amazon, lowering the cost to 149.99 in the UK, but it's just $20 off in the US, so its worth purchasing from Govee if youre buying from across the pond. The process of assembling the Uplighter was straightforward, although I suggest having someone assist with attaching the lamp section to the pole if you have limited shoulder mobility. Alternatively, if you have the floorspace, you can do what I did and prop up the pole with boxes so you can build the lamp on its side, but its much more of a faff than assembling it standing up. While the Uplighter is pretty lanky at 66.9 inches / 170cm, its reassuringly stable thanks to its weighted base. It has a simple aesthetic when its not in use. The majority of its outer surfaces are plastic apart from the aluminium stand, which appears to have a powder-coated finish. I cant help but find the lampshade somewhat uninspiring when not lit up, but thats simply because Im obsessed with how pretty it is when the colors are flowing. Nonetheless, it has a nice finish, featuring a combination of clear and smoky black translucent plastics separated by a black band with a matte finish. (Image credit: Cesci Angell) A little word of warning: the clear dome of the lampshade is easy to scuff. I accidentally scuffed mine when it gently knocked against the sloped section of my living room ceiling as I was testing the lamps stability. Its not noticeable when the sidelamp is turned on, but I still recommend taking extra care when shifting the Uplighter about. The Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp had me hooked in seconds with the bright and colorful effects that were projected from its ripple light. The color-shifting sidelight is a satisfying element too, especially for someone as addicted to color as I am. The downlighter proved satisfyingly practical, too, especially with its easy-to-adjust color temperature and brightness settings. Govee states this lamp can emit up to 1000lm of brightness, and I can confirm that the downlighter makes for convenient task lighting. The uplighters brightness means that the ripple effects are beautifully vivid, even during the daytime, and it looks utterly fantastic when ramped up to 100 percent at night. Image 1 of 4 (Image credit: Cesci Angell) Image 2 of 4 (Image credit: Cesci Angell) Image 3 of 4 (Image credit: Cesci Angell) Image 4 of 4 (Image credit: Cesci Angell) At the time of writing, only two of the lamps elements can be used simultaneously, though Ive heard murmurings that we may be able to enable all three in the future. This limitation isnt really an issue, and Im sure some may consider using all three lights as overkill; however, Id love it if I didnt have to sacrifice one of the colorful elements when using the downlighter. In terms of onboard controls, there are two buttons located on the front of the pole, one for power and the other for switching between scenes and color temperatures. They work just fine, but I primarily use the Govee Home app or my Echo Dot (5th Gen) to control my Uplighter. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Cesci Angell) Image 2 of 2 (Image credit: Cesci Angell) The Govee Home app is the best app for smart lights Ive used to date and Ive tested a bunch of them. After taking a few moments to sync with the Uplighter, the app gave me access to a range of device settings, including preset features, smart home assistant, and Matter syncing. More excitingly, theres a boatload of preset scenes to explore, from multi-colored aurora effects to floating mists from the ripple light, to themed side and downlighter combos. Theres plenty of opportunity to finetune the effects, too, with DIY and AI creation sections, along with adjustable speed settings on many of the existing scenes. Theres also a super convenient auto-run feature, which is great to have, especially if you dont own a smart home assistant it allows you to assign different scenes and settings to specific times of the day. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Cesci Angell) Image 2 of 3 (Image credit: Cesci Angell) Image 3 of 3 (Image credit: Cesci Angell) In summary, this is a fantastic, multi-functional lamp that makes an eye-catching feature, while also providing adjustable and convenient task lighting. So, if you love the sound of the Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp, I highly recommend purchasing one to experience its mesmerizing and colorful displays for yourself. If you enjoy getting lost in captivating visuals to help you unwind, but youre looking for something a little smaller, then I suggest checking out the Govee Table Lamp 2 , which offers a huge range of stunning preset scenes, as well as a bunch of customizable settings. Better yet, if you happen to be looking for a smart speaker as well, the Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro comes with built-in JBL sound, and its larger size means theres more space for all those calming colors to swirl about. Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp review: Price and specs Price $179.99 / 179.99 Model H60B0 Colors RGBWW, RGBIC, WW Lumens 1000lm Color temperature 2700K-6500K Dimensions 12.2 x 12.2 x 66.9 inches / 310 x 310 x 170cm Connectivity 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth App Yes Control methods App, voice control, pushbutton controls Additional features 3-in-1 lighting effects, dynamic ripple effect Should I buy the Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp? Buy it if... If you love colorful lighting Whether youre a color addict like me, or you love unwinding by losing yourself in colorful, sensory-calming visuals, this uplighter will be right up your street. You want a lamp thats pretty and practical With the downlighters adjustable temperature and brightness, Govee has struck the perfect balance between attractive lighting effects and practical task lighting with this floor lamp. Don't buy it if... You want a subtle floor lamp While it works well as a task lamp, and the color-changing shade makes for a great feature, the standout feature of this uplighter is its vivid aurora-like projections. You want a lamp that looks pretty when its off Ill be honest, Im scraping the bottom of the barrel a bit here, as I dont have many negative points on the Uplighter. However, if youre not into simple, modern lamps, then you might not appreciate the look of this floor lamp when its not in action. Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp review: Also consider Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp If youd prefer to wash your walls with color instead, and would rather be kinder to your budget, then this colorful column is the perfect choice. This easy-to-assemble wall washer was considered pleasingly sturdy by our reviewer, and its slim design makes it a more discreet option. Like the uplighter, theres a range of scenes and DIY settings to explore, and its easy to control via its app and voice control via your smart home system. If youd like to learn more, check out our full Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp review. How I tested the Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp I used the Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp regularly over a few weeks I tested the different features and customizable settings I observed the brightness and visibility of the scenes in light and dark environments I used the Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp to light up my bedroom and living room ceilings with colorful loveliness for a few weeks. I also used the downlighter as a gentle source of light in the evening, as well as task lighting whenever required. I explored all of the Uplighters features, trying out the different preset scenes, creating my own, and experimenting with various lamp combinations. I used the app regularly for customization, but I mostly used voice control to power it on and off, via my Amazon Echo Dot. I used the Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp in my living room most days, and moved it to my bedroom so that I could enjoy the calming ripple effect lighting while lying in bed. I used it on sunny days and at night, so that I could assess how visible the effects were with various levels of ambient light. First reviewed: November 2025 Read more about how we test ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/govee-uplighter-floor-lamp-review --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .